Category: Featured News

Five-Day Employment-Oriented Paddy Seed Production Training Concludes at Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Mankapur

Arijit Bose

Gonda: A five-day employment-oriented training programme on paddy seed production technology concluded at the Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Mankapur, Gonda, which functions under Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology, Kumarganj, Ayodhya. Addressing the valedictory session, Dr. S.K. Verma, Senior Scientist and Head of KVK Mankapur, encouraged participants to take up paddy seed production as a viable enterprise and source of livelihood. He said that trained farmers and rural youth could achieve self-reliance by adopting scientific seed production practices and meeting the growing demand for quality paddy seeds. Training…

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UP to launch a grand campaign for national consciousness, stories of India’s immortal heroes to be brought to the stage

Arijit Bose

‘Anandamath’ and ‘Maharaja Suheldev’ to be the flagship productions, state’s largest theatre campaign to begin across all districts Theatre in Uttar Pradesh will become a medium for national awakening, taking the message to lakhs of youth Artists of the state will get major platforms and Indian theatre will also receive a new direction These theatrical productions will infuse new energy into patriotism and cultural unity: Jaiveer Singh Lucknow: To connect the younger generation with national consciousness, history and literature, the Yogi government is set to launch a major cultural initiative.…

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Max Hospital Lucknow Performs Advanced Robotic Surgery to Successfully Treat 35-Year-Old Tonsil Cancer Patient

Arijit Bose

Minimally invasive robotic procedure enables scar-free tumour removal and rapid recovery Lucknow: In a significant advancement for cancer care in Uttar Pradesh, doctors at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Lucknow, have successfully treated a 35-year-old man suffering from Stage II tonsil cancer through an advanced robotic surgical procedure. The operation was performed using Trans Oral Robotic Surgery (TORS), a state-of-the-art minimally invasive technique that allowed surgeons to remove the tumour with exceptional precision, without any external facial incision or visible scarring. The patient, Shakeel Ahmad, a resident of Bahraich district, had…

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Lutf-e-Lucknow Celebrates the City’s Timeless Legacy of Music and Cuisine

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The spirit of Lucknow’s celebrated culture came alive on Saturday evening as Lucknow Bioscope, Sanatkada Heritage, and Naimatkhana jointly hosted “Lutf-e-Lucknow: Khana aur Gaana” at 130 J.C. Bose Road, Qaiser Bagh. The event brought together two of the city’s most cherished traditions—music and food—offering visitors an immersive experience of Awadh’s artistic and culinary heritage. The highlight of the evening was “Akhtari se Begum Akhtar,” a captivating storytelling and musical presentation by acclaimed artist Askari Naqvi, accompanied by renowned sarangi maestro Zeeshan Abbas. Inspired by the writings of noted authors…

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Samajwadi Party Celebrates 301st Birth Anniversary of Rajmata Ahilyabai Holkar

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The 301st birth anniversary of Rajmata Ahilyabai Holkar, revered as a great ruler, visionary administrator, and champion of public welfare, was celebrated with devotion and enthusiasm at the Samajwadi Party district office on Sunday. The programme was organized under the guidance of Samajwadi Party National President and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav and State President Shyam Lal Pal. The event was presided over by District President Arshad Hussain. Party leaders and workers paid floral tributes to Rajmata Ahilyabai Holkar and remembered her remarkable contributions to society and…

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Rajeev Krishna Appointed Permanent DGP of Uttar Pradesh

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government has appointed senior IPS officer Rajeev Krishna as the state’s permanent Director General of Police (DGP), bringing an end to a four-year period during which the state was led by acting police chiefs. The official appointment order was issued by the state government. Rajeev Krishna had been serving as the acting DGP following the retirement of former DGP Prashant Kumar. Before assuming the top police post, he held key assignments as Director General of Vigilance and also served in senior positions within the Uttar Pradesh…

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For me, hair has never been just cosmetic; it’s deeply connected to identity: Florian Hurel

Arijit Bose

Mumbai: Celebrity hairstylist Florian Hurel, who has worked with the who’s who of Bollywood, including names like Deepika Padukone, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Priyanka Chopra, and Anushka Sharma, among others, believes hair is far more than a style choice. It is one of the most visible expressions of who we are and how we want to be seen. He said, “Hair is often the first thing people notice before a conversation even begins.” It carries energy, personality, confidence, and even emotion. The way someone wears their hair can reveal whether they’re…

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“Audience Love Makes The Journey Meaningful”: Spreha Chatterjee Opens Up About Her Growth On Anupamaa

Arijit Bose

Mumbai: For actress Spreha Chatterjee, every day on the sets of Anupamaa brings a new opportunity to learn, perform, and emotionally connect with her character Maahi. The young actress, who has been receiving immense appreciation for her performance, says that the process of bringing scenes to life is what excites her the most. Talking about what keeps her motivated every single day, Spreha shared, “What I look forward to most every day is the process itself. As an actor, the set is where everything finally comes alive including writings, rehearsals…

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Tobacco-Free Living is the Most Effective Protection Against Cancer

Arijit Bose

By Dr. Shashank Chaudhary Principal Consultant – Surgical Oncology / Cancer Care / Robotic Surgery Max Superspeciality Hospital Cancer has become one of the most serious health challenges of our time, and tobacco consumption remains one of its biggest causes. Smoking, gutkha, khaini, pan masala, and other tobacco products significantly increase the risk of cancers affecting the mouth, throat, lungs, stomach, pancreas, urinary bladder, and food pipe. Every year, thousands of lives are impacted simply because people ignore the long-term dangers associated with tobacco use. On the occasion of World…

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Gram Pradhans as Prashasaks: Strategic Balancing Act in Hindi Heartland

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: In a carefully thought out administrative move with significant political implications, the Government of Uttar Pradesh has appointed outgoing Gram Pradhans of nearly 57,694 Gram Panchayats as “Prashasaks” (administrators) after the completion of their official tenure on May 26, 2026. The decision, taken under the leadership of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, has introduced a new model of rural governance continuity at a time when Panchayat elections in the state are facing considerable delays. For the first time in Uttar Pradesh’s Panchayati Raj history, elected village heads have…

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